Latest Jeff Buckley News
'Wow! It’S Ok To Sound Like That?' Radiohead's Thom Yorke Credits Neil Young For Inspiring Signature Vocals
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke says Neil Young gave him the confidence to sing in his natural voice.The 'No Surprises' singer possesses an incredible vocal range and is able to hit extremely high notes, something that...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 September 2023
Heart Legend Ann Wilson Unveils New Solo Lp Fierce Bliss
Heart's Ann Wilson has shared the new single, 'Greed', taken from her upcoming solo LP 'Fierce Bliss'.The 71-year-old rock legend - who shot to fame as the lead singer of the 'Barracuda' group alongside her...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 February 2022
Official Jeff Buckley Biopic Everybody Here Wants You Announced
An official Jeff Buckley biopic is on the way.'Everybody Here Wants You' will be co-produced by the late music legend's mother, Mary Guibert, and has been given the seal of approval of his estate. The...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 March 2021
The Long Goodbye: A Brexit Inspired Playlist.
As we reach the death throws of the protracted Brexit negotiations between The United Kingdom and Europe we thought we'd compile our own little playlist to mark the occasion. Break-ups can be messy affairs in...
By Andrew Lockwood in Music / Festivals on 16 December 2020
Tainted Love, Hallelujah And Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: 10 Covers That You Probably Know Better Than The Originals
How many times in your life have you found yourself listening to a song that you think you know inside out, only to discover that that's not even the original version? We're guessing at least...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 08 December 2020
Beaujolais Nouveau: A Corker Of A Playlist Inspired By Wine
As it's the third Thursday in November it's time to usher in this years batch of Beaujolais Nouveau so we here at Contact Music thought we'd put together a little wine inspired playlist for you...
By Andrew Lockwood in Music / Festivals on 19 November 2020
Lost Jeff Buckley Recordings To See The Light Of Day In 2016 Album Release
The first recording sessions performed by the late Jeff Buckley for his record label Columbia have been uncovered, and are set to be released as an album early next year.You And I will be released...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 12 November 2015
'Music Is Endless': The Haunting Words Of Jeff Buckley
Experience a glimpse into the mind of the untimely deceased music genius Jeff Buckley, in a rare piece of interview footage in which he opens up about his influences, his first forays into music and...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 03 November 2015
Rare Jeff Buckley Pictures To Go On Display
Previously unseen photographs of late musician Jeff Buckley will go on display in Australia to mark the 20th anniversary of his first and only album, Grace.The pictures were taken by photographer Merri Cyr, who struck...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 August 2014
Penn Badgley Feared Reaction Of Jeff Buckley Fans
Gossip Girl star Penn Badgley feared fans of Jeff Buckley would turn him into a hate figure for playing the tragic rocker in a new biopic.The actor plays the iconic singer/songwriter in Greetings from Tim...
By WENN on 15 May 2013
Natalie Maines Recorded Buckley Tribute On The Anniversary Of His Death
Dixie Chicks star Natalie Maines had an eerie moment after recording Jeff Buckley's song Lover, You Should Have Come Over for her new solo album Mother when she realised it was the anniversary of the...
By WENN on 09 May 2013
Penn Badgley Wants To Play Prince
Penn Badgley dreams of playing Prince.The 26-year-old hunk -who played Dan Humphrey in teen drama 'Gossip Girl' for six years - admits his ideal role would be as the 'Purple Rain' hitmaker because he has...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 May 2013
Penn Badgley Stars In ‘Greetings From Tim Buckley’ Trailer
The Greetings From Tim Buckley trailer has been released, which has spurred a flurry of chat surrounding the upcoming indie flick, which depicts the life of the lost musicians Jeff and Tim Buckley. A trailer’s...
By Michael West on 19 September 2012
Scarlett Johansson Collaborates On Bonnie & Clyde Track
Scarlett Johansson has returned to working on her singing career.The actress has collaborated with Lulu Gainsbourg on a cover of French music legend Serge Gainsbourg's 'Bonnie & Clyde'. The track comes from Lulu's tribute album...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 July 2012
Gemma Arterton In Line For Jeff Buckley Biopic
Gemma Arterton is in line to star in a biopic about Jeff Buckley.The 26-year-old actress - famed for her roles in 'Tamara Drew' and 'Quantum of Solace' - is in talks to play one of...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 May 2012
Lana Del Rey Would Die To Buckley's Music
Lana Del Rey wants to die to Jeff Buckley's music.The 'Born To Die' singer says the late musician's songs - which include 'Hallelujah' - would be the perfect soundtrack for when she leaves this Earth....
By Bang Showbiz on 25 January 2012
Adele Doesn't Need To Win Mercury Prize.
Adele "doesn't need" to win the Barclaycard Mercury Prize.The Grammy award-winning singer's latest album '21' is up for the coveted honour next month, but Fun Lovin' Criminals frontman Huey Morgan thinks it would be better...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 August 2011
Reeve Carney Keen To Find The Mysticism In Jeff Buckley For Biopic
Singer/actor Reeve Carney has confirmed reports he's the man who will portray tragic star Jeff Buckley in a new biopic, insisting he wants to capture the songwriter's "mystic quality" in the film.Carney, who is currently...
By WENN on 19 August 2011
Robert Pattinson Loses Jeff Buckley Role To Spiderman Star
Robert Pattinson has failed to land the role of legendary musician Jeff Buckley in a forthcoming biopic about the singer's life. Pattinson has long been tipped to play the Hallelujah singer and even spoke publically...
By WENN on 16 August 2011
Charlie Simpson Writing Album For 19 Years
Charlie Simpson has been writing his solo record since he was seven. The 'Down Down Down' hitmaker has been stockpiling a number of songs for his first solo record since he first started to learn...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 August 2011
Penn Badgley Lands Buckley Role
Gossip Girl hunk Penn Badgley has landed the coveted role of Jeff Buckley in one of several biopics set to hit the big screen next year (12).It had been rumoured Badgley was close to signing...
By WENN on 21 June 2011
Pattinson Wants To Star In Buckley Biopic
TWILIGHT hunk ROBERT PATTINSON is hoping to showcase his musical skills on the big screen in a planned biopic about cult singer JEFF BUCKLEY.The British actor has approached producers about depicting the late Hallelujah hitmaker...
By WENN on 24 January 2011
Wainwright Ashamed Of Buckley Jealousy
American singer RUFUS WAINWRIGHT regrets spending years being jealous of JEFF BUCKLEY's success because he enjoyed his company when the pair finally met - a month before Buckley died. A chance encounter with GRACE...
By WENN on 19 November 2004
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